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Darrell Edward Issa is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 48th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2021. He is a member of the Republican Party and previously served in Congress from 2001 to 2019, representing California's 49th congressional district. Throughout his political career, Issa has been known for his focus on free enterprise and has been involved in various legislative efforts related to business and economic issues.
Mr. Speaker, H. Con. Res. 44 is and should be about the NAACP, but it is also about a history of a struggle, not just the 98 years that the NAACP has been pushing and prodding this body, the courts and the executive branch for fairness for…
But it is incredibly appropriate today to name a post office after two generations of hard work on behalf of that very post office. ... I think this is among the most appropriate pieces of legislation that I have had the opportunity to…
today as we prepare to pass House Concurrent Resolution 5, which will express support for the designation of Hire a Veteran Week, I would like to highlight two people, who have built a Web site that has assisted many of the military heroes…
this weekend over 300 Members of the House violated the House rules. They did so not with malice or any intent to violate the rules, but they did so because of the hubris of the leadership of the House. Today, Mr. Speaker, the rules of the…
I rise today in support of another down payment on thanking President Gerald Ford for his legacy, a legacy that really began, flourished and was all about this body. We are recognizing Gerald Ford as the 38th President of the United States…
I too agree with you that a post office is just a good first down payment for somebody who did so much for veterans; and I, for one, look forward to finding a veterans facility somewhere in the United States or a hospital for veterans that…
it is with pride I rise today in support of H. Con. Res. 473, supporting the goals and ideals of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month and particularly the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation. This marks the 15th anniversary in 2006 of the…
I saw as we evacuated the Capitol. I saw as the Pentagon burned. I saw as America rallied, asking us to make sure this didn't happen again. Today, we are considering some commonsense, limited reforms that are necessary. They are necessary…
I will be brief, not because this is not a great piece of legislation. I am very proud of the work we have done on a bipartisan basis in our committee, but because the fact is, this is a piece of legislation whose time has come. This bill…
I will close by noting that this is a very special evening tonight in this resolution. There are only four Arab American Members of Congress, Charles Boustany, Ray LaHood, Nick Rahall, and myself. It is uncommon for the kind of bipartisan…
the district work period was especially meaningful for me going back to my district, Camp Pendleton being the center of it, and having a Fourth of July celebration in recognition of what our men and women in uniform have done and continue…
The worst thing we could do is overreact. Right now, the world understands that North Korea's a rogue nation. They've exported their missile technology up until now. We need to make sure that they don't continue to develop it. We need to…
it is appropriate that we live under the rules of the House that we have voted in the 108th and the 109th Congress. But I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this important matter. I appreciate that had the Ways and Means Committee…
I know you join with Mr. Hunter and myself in recognizing the importance of California, and particularly San Diego as the golf club production and design capital of America. But a club is just what it sounds like unless you put it in the…
I will close in two important ways. One is to, first, urge all of my colleagues here and already at home tonight to vote for this resolution. I think it sets the right balance on an important segment of our craft industry. Much more than…
I urge all Members support Senate 2064, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Issa) that the House suspend the rules and pass the…
I would like to thank Madam Chairman for the time, but also as the subcommittee chairwoman, you were instrumental in our ability to be able to bring this legislation to the floor quickly. Mr. Lantos particularly not only aided in bringing…
I would like to thank House Resources committee Chairman Pombo and Ranking Member Rahall for allowing this bill to come to the floor today. I would also like to thank the Resources committee staff for all of their hard work on this bill…
I rise today to offer H.R. 3507, the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2005, for final passage in the House. This bill will transfer approximately 990 acres of land currently being held by the Bureau of Land…
I was present in the Chamber and voted ``yea'' on H. Con. Res. 245. However, due to a malfunction, my vote was not recorded. As the author of the legislation, you can rest assured that I am a ``yea'' vote. ____________________
in closing, in the past, over 300, sometimes over 400, Members of Congress have affirmed the Pledge as it is. I do not think this is a question about whether or not God is appropriate to be used at times. I think that has been decided…
this is not a de minimis issue, and those who would say that a constitutional question is ever inappropriate I am afraid do not understand the importance of millions of American children not knowing, depending upon where they live, how…
on rollcall No. 432, I was chair of a subcommittee and had to complete the Record. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the resolution. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro…
on rollcall No. 433, I was chair of a subcommittee and did not reach the vote in time. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' ____________________
today the President and countless others will be sending their condolences to the people of Egypt. For the second time in less than a week, they have suffered a loss at the hands of terrorists, this time in Sharm el-Sheik, the site of the…
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